Tributes were paid from players past and present when she died, including from the club’s all-time leading goal scorer Wayne Rooney, who described her as “the heart and soul of Manchester United”.

David Beckham and his parents joined mourners on Monday at the funeral of Manchester United legend Kath Phipps who sadly passed away at the age of 85. Kath started working at United as the club's first switchboard operator. She later took on a variety of roles, including the club's training ground receptionist.

Dressed in a smart navy winter coat, Beckham was in Manchester to attend the funeral of Kath Phipps, Manchester United’s cherished former receptionist. The service, held at Manchester Cathedral, saw tributes from Sir Alex Ferguson, Ruben Amorim, and Manchester United’s squad, who joined Beckham in honoring Phipps.

The funeral of long-serving Manchester United training ground receptionist Kath Phipps is set to take place in the city this afternoon. Ms Phipps, from Irlam in Salford, passed away last December at the age of 85.

Sir Alex Ferguson, along with former and current Manchester United players like David Beckham, paid tribute to Kath Phipps, former club receptionist, at a funeral service on Monday. Phipps, who served the club for 56 years,

Legendary manager Sir Alex Ferguson and club icon David Beckham were among Manchester United greats, players and staff who attended the funeral of Kath Phipps, who died in December

Sir Alex Ferguson, along with former and current Manchester United players like David Beckham, paid tribute to Kath Phipps, former club receptionist, at a funeral service on Monday.

David Beckham joined Manchester United stars past and present to attend the funeral of beloved Old Trafford employee Kath Phipps on Monday.